Pets Articles & News
Get 100% Of People To See 100% Of Your Pet Products
Over the last few weeks, I have visited pet stores in the USA, Europe and Australasia. Some of these stores were keen to ensure I was exposed to all the products they had on offer, whilst others hid products from view. The old adage is that if you cannot see it, you cannot buy it.
From Warehouse To Consumer - How Can We Cost Effectively Get Pet Products Into The Consumer's Hands?
The most cost effective part of a product’s journey is from the shelf to the checkout, we rely on the consumer to carry out this handling process. The most expensive exercise is getting the product to the shelf.
Pet Retailing- It's Now More Than Dog Food, It's Fashion Retailing
In previous articles I’ve often written about the trend towards lifestyle retailing. This is reflected in trends in the garden and home improvement industries. But, one of the most dramatic shifts comes from the pet industry, which is going through dramatic changes.
Pet Loss: Should You Clone Your Cat?
Clone a Cat, Go To Jail ...or at least pay a fine. That's the goal of animal welfare activists who announced recently that they are seeking state and federal restrictions on the small but growing pet-cloning industry. The effort has been spearheaded by the American Anti-Vivisection Society [AAVS] (in suburban Philadelphia), and takes aim at companies such as Genetic Savings and Clone Inc., the California company that began to fill orders for cloned cats last year. The clones - ...
Declawing Your Cat
Declawing Your Cat This is a very controversial topic which has a lot of emotion behind but it needs to be looked at. As a cat owner who has experienced difficulty dealing with the cat scratching issue in my home it is difficult not to be biased but let's give the issue of declawing its due and see what exactly the pros and cons are. There are 2 types of surgical procedures which are commonly done to eradicate this problem. One involves cutting the tendon that attaches the claw to the ...
Increase Your Pet Store Sales By 540%
I hope I have grabbed your attention, but yes, this is achievable. I have clients who have turned a stock turn of 5 into a 34 stock turn a year who will vouch that 540% is easily achievable.
Pet Parents Grow The Market
I recently had the opportunity to look at the pet retail industry in the USA. The industry is growing by 6% a year and, like many other retail sectors, is going through some major changes. In many retail leisure sectors, the industry is splitting into commodity retailing and lifestyle retailing. 65% of pet products in the USA are still purchased as commodity products via supermarkets and mass merchandisers, but the growth sector are specific pet “box” store retailers who are introducing ...
Pet Retailing - The Unique Retail Experience
The pet retailer is becoming the retail destination. It used to be that garden centres considered putting a pet shop adjacent to a garden centre as an extra means of attraction. I recently worked with a company in South Africa where the draw card is the pets; the added attraction is the garden centre.
Dog Health Advice: Fur Not Good Sunscreen
You might think the most important bit of dog health advice would be to let your furry loved one spend all day enjoying the outdoors. But you'd only be half-right.
People Say -- And Do -- The Dumbest Things
People say — and do — the dumbest things by Kenn Gividen HillarysVillage.com When Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Spector exercised his right to free speech last week, he prompted a quick response from Robert Bork. Known for being the first Supreme Court Justice nominee to be, well, “borked,” the judge was in no mood for Spector’s silliness. “I know Specter,” he retorted, “and the truth is not in him.” What prompted Bork’s remark was the Senator’s suggestion — make that accusation — that the ...
Visa For David Ben-ariel
Senator DeWine Senator Voinovich David Ben-Ariel Toledo, OH April 27, 2005 Dear Senator DeWine, The Israeli embassy informed your office years ago that I wouldn't be "eligible for a visa until 2005." Here we are - NINE YEARS LATER! Can you believe it? And, God knows, my love of Israel is just as strong, and my innocence just as sure, as they surely know. Please use your good office to assist your constituent in obtaining the necessary visa that I may return to visit Israel ...
Right, Right Back At Ya!
I've decided that this liberal needs to start throwing the same crap at conservatives that they're slinging at us. Yes, I am going to sink to their level because they're winning.
Ohio Mosque Promotes Murder
One day - I'll never forget it - my former "Palestinian" student-neighbors purposely showed me a newsletter from the Islamic Center in Perrysburg, Ohio that had a story from the Haddith - sayings attributed to Mohammad - that spoke of a war in the last days between Jews and Muslims, and how Jews would hide behind trees and the trees would say, "There's a Jew behind me, kill him!" except for one tree that would shelter the Jews.
Aid For Africa?
Why, after all these years, are so many countries in Africa still dependent upon Western aid? Has such aid truly helped the situation or encouraged them to let others do for them what they won't do for themselves? (As the saying goes, you can give a man a fish and he'll eat once or you can teach him how to fish and he'll eat plenty of times). Has such assistance truly served the long-term interests of Africa or merely the self-interests of burgeoning bureaucracies?
The Goldsmiths
This is a short and simple story. It may be called a fable, but it is true in its portrayal of how our present money system evolved. Many years ago, a certain rich man wanted to go abroad for a two-year vacation. He owned, in cash, ten thousand shekels of gold. He could not take the gold with him because of its weight and the danger of being robbed; so he went to a goldsmith to ask if he could leave his gold with him for safekeeping. The goldsmith, who had a large secure storage facility ...
Dixie Dawg
DIXIE DAWG Copyright 2004, Michael LaRocca I met Lisa when I was 21 years old. She was 15. Her father took us to their house. Meeting the family cats may not sound like a big deal to you, but it was to Lisa's family. One cat was Siamese. Her name was Dusty. Here's what I knew about Dusty. When Lisa was a baby, crying in her crib, Dusty tried to shut her up by biting her. This was an ancient family pet, full of pride and dignity, greatly loved by all. Here's what I didn't ...
Picasso Vanished!
PICASSO VANISHED! Copyright 2003, Michael LaRocca After we moved, Picasso went AWOL! Lemme start at the beginning. Lunar New Year, 2003. Jan and I had finished our second semester of teaching. We'd lived in Hangzhou for just over a year, and our home was being destroyed to widen the road. We had a paid holiday of perhaps a month. Right in the middle of it, we were moving. About 10 minutes up the road by bicycle, but of course we weren't moving on a bicycle. At 12:30, we'd been ...
Protect Your Pets From The Pound
Pets are people, too. At least, that’s the way they should be treated by their owners. The sad reality, though, is that a lot people own pets when they’re really not ready to care properly for their little furry friends. Or they just don’t know how to love, clean, and treat a cat, dog, or other animal the right and humane way. What happens to these poor animals? Many end up in shelters, lost and unwanted—to the tune of 6 to 8 million every year according to the Humane Society. At least half of ...
Dog Supplies: What's Needed Versus What Might Be Fun To Have
Buying a new dog is more than simply finding the cutest puppy in the store and buying a bag of dog food. Acquiring a new canine is nearly as important as adopting a child. They need constant attention and love and buying the proper supplies can be as confusing as deciding what kind of dog to get in the first place. So I’m here to help you.
Dog Vomiting? Help Your Dog Now
In most cases you should not be too concerned about your dog vomiting. If you know that the dog got into something or you changed its diet, you can probably wait 24 hours to see if the vomiting clears up, but only if the dog does not appear lethargic.
Golden Moments And Dog Training
Let me introduce my dogs. I have 3, Nikki and Benny are my therapy dogs, and Dukie is my blind dog. Nikki is a 1 1/2 year golden retriever and Benny is my 5 year old black lab. Dukie is now 10 years and also a black lab.
Nikki And Benny, My Therapy Visiting Dogs.
My two therapy dogs, Nikki and Benny, bring joy to our friends. Here is short report of our visit. First, let me tell you just a little bit about my two dogs, a short little Bio on each. There are pictures on my dog therapy page. www.mimfreedom.com/dogtherapy.htm Benny, my black lab, is about 6 years old now. Benny is a wonderful dog (even though he likes to steal my pillows). He loves going to visit our friends in the home. His tail is like a rotator as soon as we come near our first ...
Ten Tips For Caring For Your Betta Fish
Betta fish, also called Siamese fighting fish are one of the most popular types of fish found in homes across the world. Their vibrant color and active lifestyle seems to draw in fish fanatics as well as those who have never had fish before. Betta’s are relatively easy to care for and their low maintenance is particularly appealing to people who would like to have fish but don’t have a lot of time to care for them.
Stop Cat Scratching Today!
you have morphed into someone he doesn't know and you need a solution to his inappropriate scratching behavior now! Sound familiar? Well, this was our situation a few months ago until we got a handle on a strategy that works.
Betta Fish Breeding Basics
Breeding fish can be quite complicated, but these basics for breeding your Betta fish should help ease you into the process. The more experience you have with breeding your Betta the easier and less complicated it will all seem. Witnessing nature as it takes its course can be fun, exciting, and a true educational experience for people of all ages. Seeing the offspring of your beloved Betta spring into action invokes a sense of pride and satisfaction all its own!
Hong Kong Calico
HONG KONG CALICO Copyright 2005, Michael LaRocca "Dogs have masters; Cats have staff." Picasso was born in February 2000. According to local astrology, the Year of the Dragon. Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon? I rescued her from the SPCA in September 2000. Someone had stuck her in a donation box. I don't even want to know what that means. I had very definite plans. A calm, quiet, lazy girl who would be content spending all day cooped up in an 18th floor Hong Kong shoebox apartment. There ...
New Horse Classified Website Making A Big Splash
HorseandRiderMatch.com, a new horse classified website, is causing quite a stir among the horse community with its ground-breaking new way to go about providing horse resources.
Pugs Complete Profile
Key Facts: Size: Small Height: 25 - 27 cm (10 - 11 inches) Weight: 6.4 - 8.1 kg (14 - 18 lb) Life Span: 14 years Grooming: Undemanding Exercise: Medium Feeding: Medium Temperament: Lively & cheerful Country of Origin: China AKC Group: Toy Other Names: Carlin, Mops Physical Characteristics: General Appearance: Solid, square and compact. Colour: Fawn, black, silver or apricot with a black mask and a black trace along the back. There are also black thumb-marks on the forehead and black moles ...
Arthritis Pain Relief For Dogs - Simple Home Remedies That Work
Did you know that arthritis affects one in five dogs over the age of seven? It is a painful condition that affects the joints and can occur in your pet’s neck, hips, shoulders, elbows and back. However, there are many simple solutions that you can provide at home that will relieve the aches and pains in your dog’s joints.
Pumpkin, The Halloween Cat
PUMPKIN, THE HALLOWEEN CAT Copyright 2005, Michael LaRocca The neighbor's car pulled into my driveway. She got out holding a stranger in her arms. "I found this cat in my yard. Is he yours?" "No." "Oh. I thought he was." "Well, he's not." "Well, can you hold him until I drive away so he doesn't follow me home?" Oh yes, we all know how this story ends. He was a beautiful little fuzzy ball of orange. Quite an affectionate, purring fellow too. And yes, I fed him. Knowing full ...